Days Of OTMA's Lives: The Revival

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


Anastasia: Olga, where do want me to put these boxes? Tell me quickly, they're very heavy.
Maria: And this dress, do you want to bring it too?
Tatiana: From the corridor. OLGA! I packed all your icons. However, I don’t have enough cartons for your books. What should I do?
Olga: Don’t speak all at once! Nastya, put them in the truck.
Anastasia: Can’t. These things weigh a ton, I can’t go that far with them.
Olga: Then ask one of the guys. Mashka, what dress are you talking about?
Maria: Holds up the dress in question. This one.
Olga: Ah yes, this one, I'll take it with me. Hears Tatiana calling her. I’m coming, Tanya.
Little Alexander: Enters. Mama, I can’t find my pair of shoes. I found only one shoe, and not the other.
Olga: I’ll see to that later, darling.
Little Alexander: But Mama...
Olga: Please, Alexander, I'm very busy.
Little Victoria: It’s fine, Aunt Olga, I’ll take care of it.
Olga: Thanks, Victoria, you’re a true angel. Goes into the hallway. So, what have you told me, Tatiana?


In the courtyard...

Anastasia: Comrade Ivan, I need your help. Can you come over here?
Ivan K: Right away, Comrade Imp. What is it?
Anastasia: I can’t carry this stuff to the truck. Now we’re two, we’ll get it there.
Ivan K: No, it’s too heavy for you. I’ll do it myself. Takes the boxes. Wow! What did Olga put in? Stones?
Anastasia: I thought the same thing.


After all is done and the Chakh-Bagov family has moved to their apartment...

Dimitri C-B: I’m so tired, but I’m happy that we finally have our own home.
Olga: I’m glad too, but it feels so empty now, without the others.
Dimitri C-B: Oh, don’t worry about that, it won’t last. Besides, remember that Alexei and Kole are very close. And tomorrow we're expected at Anichkov for the lunch.
Olga: That’s perfect. I... The doorbell rings.
Dimitri C-B: Grins Let me guess. It’s one of your sisters, for sure. Opens the door and sees Tatiana. Oh Tatiana, what a surprise!
Tatiana: I was bored without Olga, so I decided to see how things were going for you all. I hope you don’t mind.
Olga: Not at all, come in.
Dimitri C-B: Laughing up his sleeve. We didn’t expect your visit at all.
Olga: Don’t go on about it, Dimitri. Tatiana, don’t listen to him. He just finds it funny that we sisters can’t get enough of each other. Before the guys left, he even bet with them which of you who would be the first to come.
Tatiana: Dimitri, on which did you bet?
Dimitri C-B: On you. The other Dimitri and both Ivan's each owe me ten rubles.
Olga: I’ll make some tea, as I’m sure the Little Pair won’t be long to get here.

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Soon Alexei and Kole stop by...

Kole: We just came to see how you two were settling in.
Alexei: Yeah, and... Sees Tatiana. Oh no.
Dimitri C-B: To Alexei. Pay up!
Alexei: You just cost me ten rubles, sis. Hands the money over.
Dimitri C-B: I'll collect from the rest of the guys at the palace tomorrow.
Tatiana: Alexei, you bet on it too?
Alexei: Yeah, and I should have known that the other half of the Big Pair would be the first to visit.
Dimitri C-B: Glad to do business with you. Laughs.
Olga: Oh, Dimitri, you're impossible at times. Gestures around. So, how do you all like it.
Kole: It's a nice apartment. Of course, we've all been here before, back when Anya and the others were here.
Tatiana: However, I'm sure you two will put your own touches on it, once you're settled in.
Kole: Also, we.... Stops and begins to sway slightly.
Alexei: Kole, are you okay?
Kole: I'm fine. Just a slight dizzy spell.
Tatiana: Goes into Doctor Mode. I think you should come to the Center and let me examine you.
Kole: Tatiana, I'm fine. Really.
Tatiana: Who's the doctor here. You or me?
Kole: Sees that she better not argue. Okay, okay, I'll come.
Alexei: I'll come too.
Tatiana: Sorry about this, Olga, but duty calls.
Olga: I understand. I'm sure it's nothing.
Tatiana: I hope so too.


At the Center...

Tatiana: Irina, take Kole to Examination Room One. I'll be there in a few moments.
Irina: Okay, Dr. Malama. To Kole. Come with me, please.
Kole: Really, this is just too much.
Tatiana: Kole!
Kole: I'm going, I'm going! Follows Irina down the hall.
Alexei: What is it, Tatiana? Could it be something to do with the kidnapping?
Tatiana: I'll let you know when I find out.


Back at Olga and Dimitri's, the Little Pair and Sam have arrived...

Anastasia: I thought Tatiana was here. Where is she?
Olga: Kole had some kind of dizzy spell. Tatiana took her to the Center. Alexei went with them.
Maria: Oh no, I hope Kole will be okay. Could the kidnapping have something to do with it.
Anastasia: I don't know. Turns to Sam. How are you feeling?
Sam: I'm fine. Whatever is affecting Kole is not affecting me.
Olga: Then I wonder what it can be.


Later, back at the Center, Tatiana has finished her examination of Kole...

Kole: Well? Did the kidnapping cause this?
Tatiana: No, Kole, the kidnapping had nothing to do with your dizzy spell.
Kole: Then what is it? Nothing bad, I hope.
Tatiana: Smiling. Nothing of the sort. In nine months, Marie is going to have a brother or a sister.
Kole: You mean...
Tatiana: Yes, Kole, you're pregnant again. Of course, it's still very early on.
Kole: I must tell Alexei. I just hope he doesn't faint again.
Tatiana: If he does, that's where I come in.
Kole: If you want to tell the others now, Tatiana, you have my permission.
Tatiana: I will. I'm sure they'll be happy at the good news.


And so...

Alexei: You're pregnant again!?
Kole: Yes, I am. Looks at Alexei.
Alexei: What?
Kole: I was worried you'd faint again at the news.
Alexei: Well, I'm okay. Where's Tatiana?
Kole: She's phoning the others. I hope you don't mind, I said it was okay.
Alexei: No, I don't mind. Hugs Kole. This is wonderful!

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


Alexander Palace...

Nicholas: Alix! Alix! I’ve got some great news. You’ll be overjoyed when you hear it.
Alexandra: Comes in. What’s going on?
Nicholas: I was on the phone with Tatiana and she told me... Oh this is wonderful! Kole is pregnant. Alexei is going to be a father again.
Alexandra: This is fantastic news, I’m thrilled! Has Tanya informed the others too?
Nicholas: She did. And as an aside, Maria, Nastya, and Sam are currently at Olga and Dimitri’s. And Tatiana was there too, before she took Kole to the Center.
Alexandra: It was easy to guess that they wouldn’t be able to resist the temptation to see their sister. Poor Dimitri, he moved out for nothing.
Nicholas: It doesn’t seem to bother him much. He finds it very amusing. Apparently he and the guys, including Alexei, bet on which would be the first to go see Olga.
Alexandra: Even Alexei?
Nicholas: Yes. And I’ll let you figure it out who was the first.
Alexandra: Trust me, without difficulty I can imagine who. Pauses. I’m so happy for Alexei. It brings me memories of long ago, when he was still a hemophiliac. Back then, he never had a chance to have a normal life for himself. Look at him now. He’s cured, this horrible illness has disappeared for good, and he is happily married to Kole. I couldn’t ask for more.


The following day, after school has let out, the children are playing in a park nearby, when Sam arrives in her car.

Sam: Sorry that I’m late. It’s time to go home now.
Little Dimitri: Aunt Sam, can Gacha come and play with us for the rest of the afternoon, please?
Sam: Who is Gacha? A boy from your school?
Little Alexander: No, we met him in the park. We like him, he’s fun. His full name is Gavriil, by the way.
Little Victoria: Can he come, please?
Sam: Why not? Where is he?
Little Elizabeth: He’s behind this tree.
Sam: Come here, Gacha, you don’t need to hide. I’m not going to eat you.
After some hesitation, Gavriil decides to show himself. When Sam sees him, she has a sudden burst of emotion.
Sam: Oh, my God, you…
Little Alexandra: What’s the matter, Aunt Sam?
Sam: Strangely upset. No, nothing. Nice to meet you, Gacha.
Gavriil: Hi!
Sam: Okay, children, we’re leaving now. Do you want to come too, Gacha?
Gavriil: Yep, I’d love too. They say you live in a palace, is that true?
Sam: It is. You’ll see it for yourself. However, first, you need to ask your mom if you can go.
Gavriil: I don’t need to. She doesn’t care.
Sam: Really? Anyway, I have to ask her.
Gavriil: She’s not here, she’s working. Give me your mobile, I’ll call her. Moves away a little further with the phone.
A short time later...
Gavriil: Comes back. She said she’s okay with it.
Sam: That’s great. Can I have my phone back now, please?
Gavriil reluctantly gives it back.
Sam: Thinking to herself. That kid is really strange.


Anichkov Palace...

The adults are watching the children playing outside.
Maria: Notices that Sam looks moved. What’s up with you, Sam? You look like you saw a ghost.
Sam: It’s this boy, Gacha. He reminds me of my son, Gharman. I guess it’s because I miss my children so much that I see them in every child I meet. And since I know about Kole’s pregnancy, it’s worse. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy for her and Alexei. However, when I think I’ll never see my own children again, it’s hard.
Anastasia: It’s normal that you miss them, Sam. I’d be heartbroken too if I were in your position. Remember, however, that you’re not alone. You still have a family here, you still have us.
Sam: Thanks for your comforting words, Nastya. Looks at her watch. Oh, it’s almost dinner’s time. Gacha’s mom must be waiting for him. I’d better drive him home now.


The next day...

Anastasia: Has someone seen my golden bracelet? I could have sworn I put it on this table yesterday.
Olga: I didn’t see it. Knowing you, it’s very likely you put it somewhere else and forgot where.
Anastasia: I could have sworn...
Tatiana: Olga may be right, since your bracelet is not here. I’ll search upstairs and you, downstairs.
One hour later...
Tatiana: I looked into every corner. Nothing. What about you?
Anastasia: Nothing either. And I asked the children, they said they didn’t take it. It’s like my bracelet has vanished in the air.

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Sam comes into the room...
Sam: What's going on?
Anastasia: My gold bracelet has disappeared.
Tatiana: Nastya and I have looked everywhere. We can't find it.
Sam: Well, I haven't seen it.
Anastasia: Maybe I left it at Alexei and Kole's. Sam, are you planning on visiting them today?
Sam: Yes, I was going to congratulate Kole on her new pregnancy.
Anastasia: Could you take a look for my bracelet over there?
Sam: Sure, no problem.


Later, at Alexei and Kole's apartment...

Kole: Will you stop hovering over me, Alexei, I'm fine.
Alexei: Sorry, Kole, it's just that... Well, after you lost that first baby...
Kole: Alexei, that's not going to happen again. I had Marie without any problems, remember.
Alexei: You're right, Kole. I'm being silly.
A knock is heard at the door. Kole answers it.
Kole: Sam, what brings you here?
Sam: I came to congratulate you, Kole, on the happy news of your pregnancy. Also, Anastasia asked me to come over and see if she left her gold bracelet here. She can't find it.
Alexei: I don't think so, but let's take a look around.
Shortly...
Kole: Well, it doesn't seem to be here.
Sam: Yeah, I guess not. Sits down. Congratulations, Kole.
Kole: Thank you. What's been going on at the palace?
Sam: Oh, did you hear, the children made a new friend.
Alexei: Really? Who is it?
Sam: A child named Gavriil.
Kole: Gav..... Looks at Alexei.
Alexei: It's the Russian form of "Gabriel".
Kole: Oh.
Sam: I had a little meltdown because of him.
Kole: Why?
Sam: Because he reminded me of my son, Gharman. Gavriil is much younger, of course, but there is a resemblance.
Kole: Are you sure you're okay, Sam?
Sam: Well, Kole, truth be told, I was never much of a mother to my kids. I was always in some other place or time. I guess I took it for granted that, no matter what, I could always go back to them when I wanted to.
Kole: I see, and now you can't.
Sam: Yeah, that's it. I guess you really never know what you have until it's gone. Gets up. Well, I better be getting back. I'll have to tell Anastasia that her bracelet is not here. See you both later.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


A few days later, in Olga and Dimitri’s apartment, while Olga is visiting Anichkov, the guys are talking...

Ivan K: So how is it like, now that you don’t live at Anichkov anymore?
Dimitri M: Laughs. Yeah, now that our wives visit Olga and you all of the time? Did moving out really make a difference?
Dimitri C-B: It did. And you’re exaggerating, they don’t spend all their time with us. Okay, the first day...
Ivan S: They spent a LOT of time here at your apartment.
Dimitri C-B: Yeah, that's true. However, it was understandable and I was okay with it. I didn’t want to break up OTMA, just have more privacy for my family. And they’re not annoying, they understand that we need some space, so they’re not here all the time. It’s the same for Alexei and Kole.


Anichkov Palace...

Maria: The children would like very much for Gavriil to come back. Can you arrange that?
Sam: Sure, I’ll phone his mom. He called her with my mobile to ask if he could go to Anichkov with us, so her number is saved on my phone. Checks out her mobile. Oh no!
Maria: What?
Sam: I don’t believe it! Look, there’s no number, he never called his mother. He fooled me.
Maria: Takes a look. Yeah, you’re right. This is odd.
Sam: I think I know why he didn’t call her.
Maria: It’s because she wouldn’t have allowed him to come here.
Sam: Absolutely. Now I understand why he didn’t want to give me back my phone. He was afraid I would uncover the truth.
Maria: So what are you going to do?
Sam: Fortunately, I know where he lives. I dropped him off in front of his house the other day. I’ll have a talk with his mother and explain everything to her.
Maria: I’m coming with you.


Sometime later...

Sam: Here we are, it’s this house. Knocks on the door.
Woman: Opens the door. Yes?
Sam: Hello, my name is Samantha Cohen and this is Maria Skorokhodov. Is Gavriil here?
Woman: Gavriil? Who is Gavriil?
Maria: Surprised. Isn’t he your son? I don’t understand.
Sam: I don’t understand either. He told me he lived here.
Woman: I live alone, I have no children. I’ve never heard of this Gavriil.
Sam: I guess it’s a mistake then. Our apologies, Ma’am.


As Sam and Maria head back to the car...

Sam: I’m certain this is the house he showed me.
Maria: If you’re sure about it, then we have a big problem.
Sam: Yes, I’m positive. I didn’t enter, I just dropped him off in front of it and left. Oh boy, I’ve been completely had by this kid.
Maria: Like all of us. Remains silent for a while. The bracelet!
Sam: Sorry?
Maria: Nastya’s bracelet, remember? Do you think he stole it?
Sam: No, impossible.
Maria: Why? After all, you searched everywhere and found nothing. AND Gavriil went to the palace the same day the bracelet disappeared.
Sam: Well, maybe. However, we don’t have enough proof to say he is the thief. I’m very concerned about him, he lied to us all. Why? Suppose he ran away from his real home, or something like that?
Maria: It may be better to call the police just to check.
Sam: Okay. Before that, however, we’ll go to the park where I met him, to see if he’s there. And I won’t mention the bracelet to the police, not until we’re sure it has been stolen.


At the park...

Maria: No sign of him here.
Sam: Let’s go back to Anichkov then.

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When Maria and Sam get back to Anichkov, they fill the others in...

Tatiana: That's odd. Why would Gavriil lie to us about where he lives?
Maria: I don't know, but he did.
Anastasia: I wonder where the little thief is?
Olga: Nastya! What a thing to say.
Sam: Olga is right, Imp. We have no idea that he took your bracelet.
Anastasia: Well, it's one heck of a coincidence that the day he visits, it disappears.
Maria: Nastya, you may be right. However, if what I think is right, I might have an idea why Gavriil took your bracelet.
Anastasia: Which is?
Maria: He's going to trade it for food.
Anastasia: You mean...
Maria: Yes, I think he might be homeless.
Anastasia: Ah man, if that's the case, I take back what I just said.
Sam: I agree with Mashka.
Olga: How can we find out for sure?
Tatiana: The Center has contact with a few social workers. I can ask them to look into this.
Maria: Good idea, Tanya. If you don't mind, I'll help with that.
Sam: I'll help too. There is just something about Gavriil I can't put my finger on. I'd like to get to the bottom of it.


Soon...

Olga: Well, I better be getting home.
Tatiana: Funny..
Olga: What is?
Tatiana: Hearing you say that, because I still think Anichkov Palace as your home.
Olga: I know it's going to take getting used to, Tanya, but we'll always be the Big Pair, no matter what.
Tatiana: Smiles. I know.


Later, we see Kole at McDonald's wolfing down a Big Mac meal, when Alexei comes in...

Alexei: There you are.
Kole: Sorry, but I got a huge hunger craving for a Big Mac meal. Ah, the joy of being pregnant. Where's Marie?
Alexei: I left here with Olga and her Dimitri. Good to have them as neighbours.
Kole: It sure is.
Alexei: Olga just told me something interesting about that Gavriil boy. Fills Kole in.
Kole: So he's homeless?
Alexei: Mashka thinks so. It would explain so much. They're going to look into it.
Kole: Well, I hope they find out. Now, can you pass me those French Fries...

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


Later, back at Anichkov...

Tatiana: I made several phone calls to the social services and police, and I have some interesting information.
Maria: Go ahead.
Tatiana: In their files, they have a Gavriil Baranov. His description matches our Gavriil’s, aged ten, dark hair, green eyes.
Sam: What did they tell you about him?
Tatiana: He’s an orphan. He got away three months ago from one of the orphanages here in St. Petersburg. I told the police where you met him, and thanks to that info, they’re confident they’ll find him soon.
Sam: This little guy must be resourceful for having managed to survive on his own so far.
Tatiana: Apparently, it’s not the first time he's run away. And he’s also known to the police for shoplifting and theft.
Maria: So, I guess he is indeed our thief.
Tatiana: I’m afraid so.
Sam: You were right, Maria, he did it for food. What will happen to him once they’ve found him?
Tatiana: He will be sent back to his orphanage.
Maria: So you didn’t mention the bracelet to the police?
Tatiana: I didn’t, although I’m convinced he stole it. The police will let us know when they have found Gavriil.
Sam: Hastily leaves the room. Sorry, I’ve got a phone call to make.


Alexander Palace courtyard...

Alexandra: Nicky, are you ready? We... Sees Sam. Hello, Sam. What brings you here?
Sam: I need to talk to both of you. I hope I haven't come at a bad time.
Alexandra: Not at all. We were about to go to Olga and Dimitri’s, they’re expecting us for tea. However we have a few minutes to talk. What is it about?
Sam: Fills them in on Gavriil’s story. If he ran away several times from his orphanage, it means that he must be awfully unhappy there.
Alexandra: Poor boy. Thief or not, I pity him.
Sam: It might sound a little hasty, but...
Nicholas: What?
Sam: I’m thinking of maybe.. Er... Becoming a foster parent for Gavriil, once the police find him. Silence falls. I called a social service agency, but they’re reluctant. They say Gavriil is a difficult child and the previous cases of foster care with him ended in disaster.

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Alexandra: Uh, Sam, aren't you jumping the gun here.
Nicholas: I agree, you barely know this boy. What's the rush?
Sam: Sits down. OTMA have their children, Alexei and Kole have Marie, and they're now expecting their second child. What do I have?
Alexandra: You have your own children, Sam. You've told us about them.
Sam: Yeah, but they're all nearly a century in the future from now, a future I can no longer reach. And even if I did find a way to get back to 2011, there is another problem. I have enemies there.
Nicholas: Like that Lothos fellow.
Sam: Yeah, and he's not the only one. Thanks to my pride and arrogance, I probably made an enemy of every Vampire Hunter on the planet. In the old days, that would not have been a problem, but with my powers gone, it would be like having a bulls-eye target painted on my back. How can I be a good mother, when I'd be constantly looking over my shoulder. Besides...
Alexandra: Yes...
Sam: Even before everything went to Hell for me, I was never much of a mother. I was always gallivanting off to this place or this time, to fight this monster or this villain. My family must have had the patience of Job, watching my children while they hoped I would finally settle down. Of course, I never did. I always took it for granted that option would always be there. I always.... Bursts into tear. Oh God, how could I have been so stupid!
Alexandra: Begins comforting Sam. Sam, don't cry. We'll help you any way we can.


Soon, at Olga and Dimitri's...

Olga: On the phone. Yes, Papa, we understand. Hangs up.
Dimitri C-B: What's going on?
Olga: Mama and Papa can't make it. Explains why.
Dimitri C-B: I can totally understand.
Olga: I'm going to call my sisters and Alexei. We need a meeting about this.


Later, at Anichkov Palace, OTMAA and their respective siblings are talking...

Maria: Poor Sam. I know how I'd feel if I were permanently separated from my children.
Anastasia: I say that if she wants to be foster mom to Gavriil, we should support that.
Tatiana: That's if the police can find him.
Olga: I'm sure they will.
Alexei: Stands up. I don't have to say how much we all owe Sam for what she's done for us over the years. Especially me. I might not even be alive now, had Sam not cured me when she temporarily had those God powers. Looks at Kole, who is holding Marie. I would not have my beautiful wife and daughter, without Sam. I owe her, we all owe her.
Kole: I would not have you, Alexei, or Marie, without her. We have got to help her.
Alexei: Then let's try to make this happen for her.


Meanwhile, Nicholas is on the phone with Prime Minister Kerensky...

Kerensky: Over the phone. I must say this is an unusual request.
Nicholas: I know, but can you help us.
Kerensky: If it were anyone else, I'd say no. However, I know what Sam has done for your family over the years. I'd be glad to help.
Nicholas: That's good.
Kerensky: I'll pull a few strings with the police. Should they find this Gavriil, they'll bring him to Anichkov Palace, instead of taking him back to the orphanage. Hopefully, Sam can take it from there.
Nicholas: That is good news. Thank you.


The next day, Kole and Sam are at McDonald's, having lunch...

Sam: I guess you heard about my little meltdown yesterday.
Kole: Yes, I did, However, I can't blame you. This must be harder for you than we thought.
Sam: Yeah, it is.
Kole: Sam, you must know that we're doing everything we can to help you.
Sam: Huh?
Kole: I mean you getting foster care for Gavriil. You've helped us many times in the past, so now we're helping you.



Anichkov Palace...

Maria: Hey, have you all heard. Papa asked Kerensky to pull some strings in regards to Gavriil.
Anastasia: How so?
Maria: If the police find them, they'll bring him here, instead of back to the orphanage.
Tatiana: That sounds like a good idea. When he gets here, I can give him a medical check up and see if he's okay.
Anastasia: I wonder what happened to his parents? I've tried doing research, but I keep coming up empty.
Tatiana: Don't forget, Nastya, that when Gavriil was born, the revolution was still going on. It's possible that the records of his parents were lost.
Maria: So we may never know what happened to them.
Tatiana: Yes, that's possible.
Maria: Well, I just hope we can give him a nice home here.
Anastasia: Assuming the police can find him, that is.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**



Later, in one of the streets of St. Petersburg, two truckers are working...

Man # 1: The workday is over. Finally.
Man #2: Yeah. This day seemed to take forever. They get back into their delivery truck and start to back up, when suddenly in the rear view mirror, they see a young boy
Man #1: Stop the truck! STOP IT!
The driver brakes, but it's too late. The truck hits the boy.


Anichkov Palace, the phone rings...

Sam: Answers it. Hello?
Policeman: Voice on phone. This is the St. Petersburg Police. We were asked to call you if we found a certain boy?
Sam: I guess you've found Gavriil?
Policeman: Yes, but I’m afraid I have bad news. He's at the Tatiana Malama Medical Center. He was hit by a truck and is in serious condition. Thanks to the wanted notices we issued, the hospital recognized him and called us at once.
Sam: Oh my God! We’re coming immediately. Thanks for calling. Hangs up.
Ivan S: What’s going on? Something to do with Gavriil?
Sam: The police informed me that he is at the Center. He had an accident. He was hit by a truck and from what they told me, it’s serious.
Ivan S: Why didn’t Tatiana tell us?
Sam: She’s not at the Center today. It’s her day off.
Ivan S: I forgot about that. I’ll tell Maria and then we'll go over. I’ll leave it to Maria to inform everyone.


Soon, at the Center...

Irina: You can’t see Gavriil at the moment. He’s still in the operating room.
Sam: Tell us more about his condition. Is he still critical?
Irina: No, he’s not. And all I can tell you for now is that he was hit on the head. Fortunately the vehicle wasn’t going very fast. You’ll know more after the operation.
Ivan S: On the head? How serious is it? Please tell us.
Irina: I can’t, I don’t have enough information. As I said, when the operation is over, you can discuss with the doctor in charge.


Later...

Irina: You can see him, but for no more than five minutes.
Sam: Thanks.
Irina: I'll take you to his room.


Gavriil’s hospital room...

Sam: Hello, Gacha. How are you feeling?
Gavriil: Not very well. Suddenly realizes who he’s talking to. Why...Why are you here?
Sam: Long story. Explains about the foster care.
Gavriil: I don’t understand. Why are you doing this for me?
Sam: I don’t know. Maybe because I feel that you never got a chance of having a real home. At Anichkov, I can give you one.
Gavriil: You know I stole something from you. A bracelet.
Sam: It’s okay. We understand why you did that. And we said nothing to the police.
Gavriil: I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. If I’d known that you were like that, I would never have stolen it.
Sam: Forget it. It doesn’t matter.
Gavriil: Still I…
Sam: Changes the subject. Tell me, how it was like in your previous foster homes?
Gavriil: Didn’t work out. They didn’t choose me, they didn’t want me. Nobody ever did.
Sam: I do.
Gavriil looks at her in surprise.
Irina: Enters. We must let him rest now.
Sam: Okay. Bye, Gavriil. I'll see you tomorrow.
Gavriil: See ya. Uh, what’s your name?
Sam: Samantha, but you can call me Sam. Leaves the room.

[Tim]

Later, back at Anichkov...

Tatiana: Sam!
Sam: Yes, what's wrong.
Tatiana: Irina just filled me in about Gavriil being at the Center. Why didn't any of you contact me?
Sam: It's your day off, Tatiana. I felt that you should spend it with you family.
Tatiana: Yes, I can understand that, Sam. However, given how much Gavriil seems to mean to you, you should have called me.
Sam: Yeah, you're right. Sorry about that.
Tatiana: Smiles. It's okay. He's going to be at the Center for a week at least.
Sam: A week?
Tatiana: We need to do a full work up on him, since he doesn't seem to have any medical records, or at least none we can find.
Sam: There must have been some records made at some time.
Tatiana: Yes, but they must have been lost somewhere. Nastya is still looking.
Sam: Detective Imp is on the case again.
Both laugh.


Later, OTMA are talking in the dining room...

Olga: And you were worried you wouldn't see me anymore when I moved out.
Tatiana: Yeah, I guess I overreacted. Sorry about that, Olga.
Olga: Smiles. That's all right.
Anastasia: Looks up from her lap top. I think I may have found out what happened to Gavriil's records.
Maria: What happened to them?
Anastasia: The building the records were kept in was burned to the ground in early 1918. No one is sure who did it, the country was in total chaos back then, don't forget.
Tatiana: So the records were all destroyed?
Anastasia: Yeah, it seems so, unless copies were made and stored somewhere else. However, I haven't been able to find any indication this was done.
Olga: So we're flying blind here.
Maria: I guess that's why the Center has to do a complete work up on Gavriil. How is he, by the way?
Tatiana: He seems to be okay, but we're monitoring him carefully. He did have a head injury, we have to make sure there is no chance of a subdural hematoma.
Gets a bunch of blank stares.
Anastasia: Hey, Dr. Malama, could you please give that to us in English?
Tatiana: Sorry. What I meant is that we have to watch out for any indication of bleeding into his brain.
Olga goes pale.
Maria: Olga...
Olga: I'm okay. You all know how I feel about blood, after all.
Anastasia: Is there any indication of a sub... sub.... Whatever you just said?
Tatiana: No, but we can't take any chances.


Meanwhile, at Alexei and Kole's....

Alexei: Arrives home with a pizza from Pizza Hut. I'm back.
Kole: Greets him and takes the pizza. I'm starving.
Alexei: Those cravings again.
Kole: Begins to eat a slice of pizza. Yeah, they're back. Don't forget I'm eating for two now.
Alexei: I know. Falls silent.
Kole: What is it?
Alexei: I'm a little worried about his baby. What if...
Kole: You're worried I might lose it, like I did our first one?
Alexei: Yeah, I am. I know I shouldn't be, but that's just how I'm feeling. Am I being silly?
Kole: No, just cautious. I can't blame you, Alexei. However, we had Marie without any problems.
Alexei: That's true. Maybe it's because of this year.
Kole: This year?
Alexei: It's the tenth anniversary of 1918, whenever everything really went to Hell for us.
Kole: That's right. Sorry about forgetting that.
Alexei: Not that I can blame you for that, Kole. You weren't even here.
Kole: I know, but part of me wishes I had been. I would have stood by all of you, no matter what.
Alexei: That's nice to hear, considering how many felt about us back then. To most, being our friend would have been a liability, not an asset.
Kole: Reaches over and takes his hand. Alexei, that was a long time ago. Russia doesn't hate you and your family anymore, at least most of Russia doesn't. Things are much better now. Marie and her yet to be born sibling will never know the chaos that you did.
Alexei: The coming war with Germany notwithstanding.
Kole: Alexei, whatever the future holds for us, all of us, we will face it together. As a family. Take heart in that.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


Alexei is walking down the street with Anastasia. He is pushing Marie’s stroller. Anastasia is holding Paul’s hand.

Paul: Seeing there’s a funfair on the main square. Mama, can I do a carousel ride, please?
Anastasia: Sure. Have fun.
Paul: YAY! Heads off to the carousel.
Alexei: Nastya.
Anastasia: Yes?
Alexei: I’ve got something I want to talk to you about. Looks like he wants to go on, but stops.
Anastasia: What is it, Alexei? I can tell you’re worried. Is it about Kole?
Alexei: Yes. It’s... Well... Since she told me she’s pregnant, I've been having the same nightmare all the time.
Anastasia: What nightmare?
Alexei: I’m at the hospital, in the waiting room, Kole is in the delivery room. Then, the doctor comes out and tells me Kole died while giving birth, and they were unable to save the baby either. Nastya, I know it’s silly, it’s just a nightmare. Yet, I can’t help worrying. Suppose it’s a premonition?
Anastasia: Of course, it’s noted premonition. I’m going to tell you what it is. You’re still traumatized by Kole’s miscarriage. There was also her recent kidnapping where you were afraid of losing her. After all that, it’s natural to worry. I’m convinced, however, everything will be fine. That miscarriage was just an accident. And remember Kole had Marie without a problem.
Alexei: That’s the problem, Nastya. For Marie, we knew everything was going to be alright, because our grandparents told us so. This time we don’t know. Just like for our first baby.
Anastasia: Alexei, I had a miscarriage too, and then I had Paul. Catherine and Samantha arrived without any problems as well. So you see, both my miscarriage and Kole’s were just accidents. They were bad things, but it’s in the past now. If you talk to Kole about it, she will tell you the same.
Alexei: I did talk to her, but I didn’t tell her about my nightmare.
Anastasia: You should. It will help you.


At the Center...

Sam: How are you today, Gavriil?
Gavriil: Much better, although it still hurts.
Sam: Dr. Malama said the pain will disappear in a few days. You’ll be able to leave the hospital soon after that.
Gavriil: Good to know, cause I’m fed up of being here.
Sam: I'll bring you a few comic books to help you pass the time.
Gavriil: Thanks.

[Tim]

Later, when Alexei gets home, he tells Kole about the nightmare...

Kole: Oh wow, I didn't realize it was that bad. How often have you had that nightmare?
Alexei: Off and on, since we found out you were pregnant again.
Kole: Alexei, you know I'm going to be okay, we've had glimpses into the future, after all.
Alexei: I know, but it still bothers me. Also, there is the baby? Will it be okay?
Kole: There is one way to find out.
Alexei: How?
Kole: We're going to take a nap, right now.
Alexei: A nap!? Kole, I don't...
Kole: Trust me, it will help.


Alexei and Kole go to sleep, and find themselves in the Misty Field...

Alexei: How did you know about this?
Kole: I little bird told me. Looks as May comes bounding up to them.
Alexei: Aunt May?
Kole: She appeared to me in a dream today, while you were out. She told me about your nightmare.
May: Yes, I felt I needed to tell Kole. I hope you don't mind.
Alexei: Of course not, Aunt May.
May: They want to talk to you.
At that point, Alexander III and Marie F. appear.
Alexei: Grandmother? Grandfather?
Alexander III: It's good to see you again, Alexei.
Marie F: To Kole. How is my namesake?
Kole: She's wonderful. You should come and see her.
Marie F: Oh we have, we peek from time to time. Being a child, she can see us.
Kole: I've noticed Marie looking into the air at times. That was you?
Marie F: Yes, it was.
Alexander III: So, Alexei, about these nightmares of yours, don't worry about them anymore. Your next baby will arrive without any complications for you or Kole.
Alexei: I guess you would know that, Grandfather.
Alexander III: Yes, information comes our way.
Marie F: Neither of you has to worry. Everything will work out, trust us.
Kole: Of course we trust you.
May: Oh, there is something you need to know, it's about Sam.
Alexei: What about her, Aunt May?
May: Although she may not remember it, during the time she was in that coma, she was here with us.
Kole: Of courses, this is the in between point that connects our world to the Spirit World. It makes sense Sam would come here.
Alexander III: While she was here, she told us what happened to her. We were able to fill her in on the rest.
Kole: The rest!? That happened in 2011, how could you...
Marie F: My dear, all time is one in the Spirit World. There is no past, present, or future, at least not as you understand them.
Kole: No, I guess there wouldn't be.
Alexander III: If Sam wishes to remember fully what happened someday, perhaps this information will help.
Kole: We'll be sure to tell her.
Alexander III: Anyway, Alexei, Kole, be well. Once again be assured, your new baby will be fine.


When Alexei and Kole wake up...

Alexei: Were we just in the Misty Field?
Kole: We were. As your Aunt May said, she came to me and told me about your nightmare.
Alexei: So you already knew about it.
Kole: Just today. Why didn't you tell me before, Alexei? I'm your wife, you shouldn't keep such things secret from me.
Alexei: I know, Kole, and I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
Kole: Promise?
Alexei: Promise.
Marie begins to cry.
Kole: Sounds like someone is hungry. Gets up to take care of little Marie.
Alexei: Seems I have some information Sam might be interested in.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


At the Center...

Sam: Your head injury is healing nicely. Tatiana says you can leave the hospital today.
Gavriil: Tatiana?
Sam: I mean Dr. Malama.
Gavriil: Ah okay. So her first name is Tatiana? That’s funny. One of her sisters came to see me and she told me her name was Olga. At the orphanage, they showed us a play where two sisters were called by those same names.
Sam: Eugene Onegin, right?
Gavriil: Yes. What a coincidence.
Sam: Smiles. It’s not a coincidence. Nicky and Alix, I mean their parents, named them after the Olga and Tatiana characters in that play.
Gavriil: I see. Okay, I’m almost ready. Finishes folding his clothes. I’m done. We can head to the Palace now.
Sam: Hang on, I’ve got some paperwork to do first. It won’t be long, just some papers to sign so I can assume custody of you.


Anichkov Palace...

Alexei: Anastasia, I wanted to thank you. Your advice was for me to talk to Kole was very good.
Anastasia: I know, I know. You just forgot to mention that all the advice I give are good.
Alexei: Grins. Not sure about that, Imp. Yet if it makes you happy to hear...
Anastasia: I’m the best adviser in the world, everyone knows that. Laughs. Okay, just kidding. So tell me what happened. What did Kole say?
Alexei: She already knew. May told her about my nightmare.
Anastasia: May? Aunt May?
Alexei: Yes, Aunt May. Later, Kole and I went together to the Misty Field. There, we saw our grandparents. They told us our baby was going to be fine.
Anastasia: Like they did for Marie. So I can imagine that relieved you.
Alexei: A lot. It’s like a big weight has fallen from my shoulders. And we learned something else, about Sam. She went to the Misty Field when she in that coma. She was with our grandparents and recounted to them what happened in that battle against the Vampire Hunters in 2011. Maybe we can talk to her about. Grandfather said it could help her recover her full memory of that event.

[Tim]

Anichkov Palace, later that day...

Sam: Comes into the room. Well, Gavriil is all settled in and... Sees OTMA and Kole waiting for her. What's going on?
Anastasia: Come on in, Sam, and sit down.
Maria: We need to talk to you.
Sam: Sits down. Why do I feel like this is an intervention of some kind.
Tatiana: It might be just that.
Olga: We want to help you?
Sam: What are you all talking about?
Kole: Let me explain. Tells Sam about her and Alexei being in the Misty Field and what the ghosts told them.
Tatiana: You were in that coma for almost a year, Sam. So it's likely you were there.
Sam: I might have been. Begins to concentrate. Yes, it's all coming back to me.
Anastasia: They said they filled you in on parts of what happened in 2011.
Maria: You should tell us the full story, it might help you.
Sam: I don't know...
Olga: We insist.
Sam: Sighs. All right, well...

***Flashback begins***

An abandoned building, a few miles outside of Chicago, 2011

Sam slowly approaches and building and enters. Soon, she finds herself surrounded by Vampire Hunters and knows she's walked into a trap.
Lothos: Appears on the scene. Welcome, Sam. We've been waiting for you.
Sam: I see you have.
Lothos: You've been giving us a great deal of trouble lately.
Sam: Well, you started it. You attacked my friends in Mystic Falls. Did you really expect me to do nothing?
Lothos: Yes, we did. Because things like you are an abomination and don't deserve to walk this Earth.
Sam: You really believe that, don't you.
Lothos: Yes.
Sam: Well, I suggest you leave Mystic Falls alone from now on. They know about you and are well prepared for any future attack.
Lothos: True, so we'll settle for you. Heads for the door.
Sam: What's the matter, Lothos? Don't want to get your hands dirty?
Lothos: Pauses at the door. Finish her! Heads out.
The Vampire Hunters start the attack. Sam uses her powers to vapourize some, but the sheer numbers begin to overwhelm her.
Sam: Thinking. Looks like I'm not getting out of this one alive. Begins to think of her family, friends, NAOTMAA, DIID, and Kole. I'm so sorry, I won't be there for all of you.
Vampire Hunter #1: She's almost finished!
Sam: Still thinking Damn if I'm going to let these murderers win. There is only one thing left, a Surge. Begins to channel all her remaining powers, preparing for one final Surge.
Vampire Hunter # 2: She's Surging!
Vampire Hunter # 1: Stop her!
Sam: Thinking. Too late.

The building then explodes. Lothos is watching from his car.
Lothos: So much for Samantha Cohen! Drives away.


Later, Dean and Sam Winchester arrive in their Impala..

Dean: What a mess.
Sam W (to distinguish from our Sam): We're lucky this building is abandoned and in the boondocks, otherwise Homeland Security would be crawling all over it by now.
Dean: Yeah, but we better not press our luck, Sammy. Let's get started.
The boys begin the search. Soon...
Sam W: Dean! Over here.
Dean walks over to see Sam W. by some bushes. Lying on the ground is the bloodied body of Sam.
Sam W: She must have crawled out of the building after it exploded.
Dean: Yeah, I guess so. This is the super witch and vampire Cas asked us to find?
Castiel: Pops up. Yes, but not anymore.
Sam W: What do you mean?
Castiel: I mean that in order to defeat her enemies, she channeled her powers into a Surge. She survived, but her powers didn't. She's just a normal human now.
Dean: Cas, you know what that means. When the word gets out, every Vampire Hunter is gonna declare open season on her.
Castiel: Picks Sam up. I know a safe place for her.
Sam W: Where?
Castiel: Not so much where as when. Vanishes, taking Sam with him.
Dean: I hate it when he does that.
Sam W: Hears sirens approaching. Looks like Officialdom is on its way.
Dean: Let's get out of here.
Both get in the Impala and drive away.

St. Petersburg, Russia, 1927, outside of Tatiana's Center

Castiel appears, holding Sam, and enters the building.
Irina: Oh my God, is that Dr. Malama's friend?
Castiel: It is. Is there a room available?
Irina: Of course, follow me. Leads Castiel to an empty room. Soon, Sam is hooked up to a dozen machines.
Castiel: She should be safe here.
Irina: I must call Dr. Malama about this.
Castiel: And I'll go to them and explain what happened.

***Flashback Ends***

Sam: You all know the rest. I spent almost a year in that coma and now, here I am.
Olga: You knew. You knew all along that Surge would destroy your powers, didn't you.
Sam: Yeah, I did. However, I really had no choice, I was hopelessly outnumbered. Besides...
Maria: Besides?
Sam: I didn't expect to survive. Very rarely does a witch survive a Surge. I guess I was one of the lucky few, or unlucky, depending on how one looks at it. I'm alive, but I'm forever cut off from my time and family.
Tatiana: You have us, Sam.
Anastasia: And you always will.
Sam: Looks at all of them. I know.
Kole: And now you have Gavriil.
Sam: Yeah, and I'm gonna do good by him. I'm going to try and be the mother to him I could never be to my own children. Looks at her watch. Speaking of which, I'm going to check on him now. Leaves the room.
Kole: I think she's gonna be okay.
Tatiana: Me too.

[Tim]

**This bit was written by Wakas and edited by me.**


The next morning, at breakfast...

Sam: I guess if I didn’t die in that building, it’s because I'm still needed here. Although I don’t see what I’m good at now, since I’ve got no powers anymore.
Olga: Don’t talk like that, Sam. Problems can be solved without magical help. You and Kole did a pretty good job against Lothos and his henchmen without any powers at all.
Sam: I know, but I’ve always seen myself as a witch and a vampire. My powers were the only way I knew to resolve difficult things. And now I’m like everybody else, I’m ordinary. Looks at OTMA. Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean that you’re...
Tatiana: Sam, it’s okay, you don’t have to apologize. We know you didn’t say that in malice.
Sam: Thoughtful. Anyway, Olga is right. Things can be solved without having powers. Now that I look back at the old me, it’s true that I was always using magic for every little thing. I was a bit of a show-off, wasn’t I?
Anastasia: Laughs. Actually I liked that, the way you could make things pop up, books, CDs, the works. It was fun.
Sam: Yes, it was fun for me too, but magic has to be used for good reasons and only when it’s necessary. I used it indiscriminately and I paid the price for it.
Tatiana: Sam, in that fight against the Vampire Hunters, you didn’t have a choice. You said so yourself.
Sam: Yes, but I went to confront Lothos alone. I could have waited for my friends to come and back me up. However, I wanted to prove that I could defeat the Vampire Hunters all by myself. What happened there is entirely my fault.
Maria: Don’t be so hard on yourself, Sam, everybody makes mistakes. You’re alive now and that's all that matters.
They hear a baby’s cry.
Maria: Imp, I think it’s one of yours.
Anastasia: It can’t be. Holds up a baby monitor. See, no sound on it. It’s one of yours, Mashka.
Maria: No. Mine are very calm, they never cry.
Tatiana: That’s not what your Ivan says. You should go and check on them.
Maria: And why wouldn’t it be your twins?
Tatiana: It’s not. They’re sleeping right now.
Olga: At least, it’s not my Alice. She’s at the apartment.
The baby is still crying.
Anastasia: Mashka.
Maria: No, it’s not mine, understood?
Tatiana: And it’s not mine either. That leaves only you, Nastya.
Anastasia: Are you deaf? My baby monitor is working fine and there is NO sound coming from it.
Tatiana: You should change its batteries then.
Anastasia: IT’S WORKING VERY WELL, THANK YOU. THERE’S NO NEED TO CHANGE THEM.
Tatiana: ANASTASIA NIKOLAEVNA, STOP YELLING. I’M NOT DEAF.
Anastasia: YOU ARE!
Tatiana: I’M NOT!
Olga: To Maria. Are they really arguing about a baby monitor?
Maria: Ridiculous, I know.
Dimitri M: Voice. TATIANA! Can you come here, please? Lili and Valentina are crying, I don’t know what to do with them.
Anastasia: To Tatiana. Ha, I told you so.
Ignoring her, Tatiana gets up and leaves the room.


Later, in the kitchen...

Maria: What a fight you and Tatiana had.
Anastasia: Oh, it was just a small one, it could have been worse.
Maria: Don’t you think it was very silly fighting over such things?
Anastasia: Yeah, now that I think about it, it was. Anyway, I was right.
Maria: Rolls her eyes. Really, Imp, you’ll never change.
Anastasia: Mashka, I have a great idea for today. It’s been ages since we had a proper Little Pair moment. So what about spending the day together, just you and I? I’m sure our Ivan’s won’t mind.
Maria: That's a great idea. Let’s go ask them.